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“I am convinced that our nation’s youth is the greatest resource of our country, and by example we must show them the way”
- James F. Hollingsworth

Practicum, Curriculum, and Courses

ASK Academy classes are experiential in nature and scope. They involve interactive learning activities through small group discussions and hands-on activities designed to keep students engaged in the learning process.

Success Is Personal (SIP) Curriculum

Purpose: Teach students performance/achievement-based competencies that invigorate students to take personal responsibility in the creation of their educational action plan needed for academic/career/life success. 


Topics:

Self Awareness
Resiliency
Relationship Building
Adaptability
Life/Career Planning


Programs and Course Offerings:
Academic Attainment/Personal Success (AAPS)
AAPS 85a Course: S.T.E.M. Careers
AAPS 85b Course: Environmental Sustainability
AAPS 90 Course: Value of Education
AAPS 100 Course: Self-Awareness and Resiliency 
AAPS 200 Course: Relationship Building and Adaptability
AAPS 300 Course: Life/Career Planning
AAPS 500 Seminar:Facilitation and Peer Advising

Bullying Prevention Program (B.P.P.)
Purpose: Teach students and provide tools and techniques for coping and dealing with Bullying and Cyber-bullying. 

Topics: 
Affects of developing the E-Personality
Preventing Bullying
Internet and Phone Safety
Building Rapport and Effective Communication 

Programs and Courses: Alternatives To Suspension Programs (ATS)

ATS 101 Seminar: “Building Empathy and Respect” (P.C.R.C.)
AAPS 50 Course: Self-Respect Proficiency for Teens, understanding E- Personality
AAPS 75 Course: Dealing with Bullying and Cyber-Bullying
AAPS 600 Seminar: Positive Discipline Techniques for Teachers

Parents Reaching Out (P.R.O.)

Purpose: To provide education and appropriate tools and techniques for positive discipline, and parental involvement in schools.

Topics:
Effective parental nurturing and discipline styles
Cross cultural awareness concerning language and appropriate behaviors
Creating rapport and building effective communication skills

Programs and Courses:

AAPS 60a Course: Parent Involvement In School
AAPS 60b Course: Supporting Children During Standardized Testing
AAPS 590 Seminar (Academic Attainment/Personal Success) Effective Discipline Techniques for Parents

Youth Leadership Council (YLC)
YLC 300 Course: Conflict Resolution and Community Action
YLC 400 Course: Peer Mentoring and Curriculum Development